Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Coffee Time Minutes - 14th November 2012

Who we are?

Small and Home Business owners meeting to build relationships from other SBO’s.


What is CT?

Relatively casual meeting group, where you can network, talk about business ideas and strategies, and learn from one another.


Where?

Tuggerah’s Zenith Centre.


When?

At 10.30 am on the 2nd & 4th Wednesdays of the month. Arrival 10.25 am for 10.30 am start. (Runs for about 1 hour)


Apologises:

Nicolette
Sylvie
Kate

Update on our Raffle?

Today we raised $34, bringing the total this year raised $526 (including this week’s total) for this year for the Iris Foundation in 2012.

This year we will continue with our Raffles and donation to Iris Foundation. This year we will do a raffle again for the Iris Foundation. We will be looking for prizes/donations up to the value of $10. Its will be up to you if you would like to participate and none should feel obliged. Tickets will be $2 each, or three for $5.

Workcover

Don’t forget Jay can come out to your workplace and do a free assessment; you can then get a $500 voucher/credit towards purchasing safe office things (chair, etc). Jay also has workshops, one on one meeting and assessments currently available. If you wish to have a free appointment with Jay please contact him on jay.lewis@workcover.nsw.gov.au


Networking:
• Fridays round the coast SBNG – contact SNBG for more info
• BWC lunches on each month – for more info contact Kym Williams
• Success Women’s Networking Luncheon 29th November Christmas Party – to book got to the website www.successwomensnetwork.com.au
• Coffee Time 28th November – Security in your business – Mark Izzard
• Coffee Time 13th December – Christmas Party – Morning coffee get togerther and luncheon


Christmas Party

Coffee Time Christmas Party will be on the 12th of December, cost is $40 per head for 2 course meal. The meal is: (alternate meals)

Entrée:
Smoked salmon and chunky guacamole stack with zesty lime and mango sauce
Tender chicken breast infused with Thai flavours on a crisp salad with glass noodles and toasted cashews

Mains:
Grilled MSA rump steak topped with garlic prawns and a lemon thyme hollandaise on parsley chat potatoes
Beer battered flathead fillets with a season potato wedges, salad and a citrus tartare sauce.

And a glass of wine.

Arrival for lunch is at 11.45am, with lunch served at 12.

Today’s Attendees

Tarnia Gurney
Gurney Financial Services www.gurneyfinancialservices.com.au
Planningwerx4U www.planningwerx4u.com.au

April Izzard
Unique Cleaning www.uniquecleaning.com.au

Bev and Dawn
Iris Foundation www.irisfoundation.org.au

Jahne Peart
Exploring Names jahne@hotcollections.com.au

Julie Watson
Ezipix www.ezipix.com.au

Kellie Targett
Insurance Adviser net ktargett@iaa.net.au

Jenny Abourizk
Job Centre Australia www.jobcentreaustralia.com.au

Matt
Job Centre Australia www.jobcentreaustralia.com.au

Lyn Thompson
Buy Local online/ LBH Promotions/ B2B www.b2bwithatwist.com.au

Lyn Sammut
Baskets Galore www.basketsgalore.com.au

Mark Izzard
Unique Security www.uniquesecurity.com.au

Rachel Dillon
Promo Creative promocreative1@gmail.com
Elite Embroidery www.eliteembroidery.com.au

Simon Calder
BVO Hunter/Central Coast
Celtic Management Solutions www.celticmanagement.net.au

Chris Macauley
Macauley by design www.maculeybydesign.com.au

Wins

Kellie – her boss and her received broker of the year, he was also ozbroker of the year for NSW and National. Great for her business
Rachel – website up and running
April – has received some wonderful feedback and testimonials from her clients re her cleaners.
Dawn & Bev – booked the venue for 2013 Slither and Slumber – Amazement 15th March 2013
Julie – is booking her Trip to Rome next week on her 50Th birthday
Tarnia – went to AFA conference.
Tarnia - was told she was a finalist in the female excellence awards. Got to the final 21 form 135 female advisers in Australia


Open Forum/Presentation today

Prepare for 2013 – open discussion
• Get a business plan
• Have a marketing plan
• What activities do I need to build my business
• Have KPIs
• Track your work
• Track your marketing
• Have a budget
• Book in personal development and education
• Have to do lists
• Set goals
• Be positive
• Have a social media strategy- call to action each week to promote your business
• Know your target markets
• End of calendar year is a good time to plan, reflect on what you have done and what you can do better next time.
• Christmas and January are a slow time in most businesses, so a perfect time to take time to plan.
• Look at growing your business
• Don’t forget your existing business
• Look at your existing clientele and see how you can help them
• Do cost effective marketing – networking, letterbox drops, free website advertising
• Go to networking – Coffee Time, B2B, Chamber meetings
• Build relationships with others in business
• Promote each others businesses
• Word of mouth
• Letter box distribution – print 5000 – 10000 as cheaper than a 1000.
• Letterbox distribution can cost about $55 per 1000 to deliver ( see LBH Promotions)
• Get a good team behind you. Good staff.
• Have weekly meetings
• Be accountable to someone. Get a buddy or join a master mind group.
• Out source where possible to save you time – HR, Bookkeeping, OHS, Business Planning, Marketing, etc.
• Work on your business as well as work in your business.

Thanks everyone for your participation, hope everyone got something out of it.

Please Note –
Buy Local Festival will have a business day and a public day. 24th and 25th May 2013 at Erina.

Please Note -
2013 Coffee Time will be held on the 2nd Wednesday of the month from February, and we will hold meetings at Gurney Financial Services Offices in Toukley. offee & Tea will be provided for a gold coin donation. (after costs covered, money to Iris Foundation).

Planningwerx4u has Business Planning Cds for $50 each, if you would like one please let Tarnia know.

Today we raised $34 for Iris Foundation.

Thanks and see you next time

NEXT MEETING: 28h November - Arrive 10.25am for 10.30 start – sharp

Presentation – Open Forum – Mark Izzard – Security in your business